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Mr. Harold Duffy, Jr.
200 Bridge Street
Northampton, Ma. 01060
Dear Mr. Niffyg
Fe: Automotive Repair & Casoline Service
200 Bridge Street
Northampton, Ma.
Page 25C - Plot 157 - Zones V.R.B.
Please find enclosed# a copy of a letter to the City Solicitor,
asking for conformation of my opinion as to your business at
the above address.
I air now in receipt of such conformation, and will thus
expect you to conform to this opinion.
Please notify this officEa when you have received the necessary
gasoline permits.
Very truly yours,
Cecil I. Clark
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DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING INSPECTIONS
INSPECTOR 212 Main Street ' Municipal Building
Northampton, Mass. 01060
ecil I. Clark
February 1, 1982
Harry Jekanowski
Assistant Solicitor
City of Northampton
Northampton, Ma. 01060
Dear Harry:
Automotive Repair & Gasoline Service
200 Bridge Street
Northampton, Ma.
Page 25C - Plot 157 Zoned U.R.B.
With reference to the above property, I submit the following opinions
for your approval:
It would appear that this structure is a nonconforming gasoline and
repair garage, protected by Mass. General Laws, 40A, Section 6.
On September 2, 1976, gas storage was increased by the City Council
with conditions. Paragraph six said the business shall not include
"repairs of motor vehicles." This condition seems to be overridden
by the Z.B.A. decision of October 6, 1980, which allows automotive
repair with conditions that the applicant abide by the law relative
to making storage tanks at the site inoperable. Because the Z.B.A.
is the controlling authority on zoning, it would appear that the
repair of automobiles is now legal.
The condition set by the Z.B.A. to remove the tanks, is based on
your letter of October 60 1980, of which I quote in part,.........
"the City Council would have the authority to revoke the gasoline
permit." The permit was not revoked, or the tanks removed.
I would interpret this to mean that if Mr. Duffy, the present owner,
wishes to apply for a gasoline storage permit, and it is granted by
the City Council, the gasoline service would then be legal. At that
time, with all required permits, a Certificate of Occupancy could be
issued for gas sales and automotive repair.
I would request that I might discuss this with you as soon as possible.
Sincerely,
ecil I. Clark
BUILDING INSPECTOR
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CITY OF NORTHAMPTON
} r MASSACHUSETTS
City Hall
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210 Main Street
J1� Northampton, Massachusetts 01060
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-� Legal Department
586-6950
Maureen Ryan-Wise, Esq.
City Solicitor
Harry Jekanowski,Jr., Esq.
Assistant City Solicitor
To: Cecil Clark, Building Inspector
From: Harry Jekanowski, Jr. , Assistant City Solicitor
Re: Automotive Repair and Gasoline Service, 200 Bridge Street, Northampton
Page 25C - Plot 157: Zoned URB
Date: February 5, 1982
In reference to your attached letter of February 1, 1982, this office has the
following comments:
1. After reviewing various information relating to this property, I am in
agreement with your assessment that the structure is a pre-existing, nonconform-
ing use protected by M.G.L. Ch. 40 § 61, and that the decision of the Zoning
Board of Appeals on October 6, 1980, makes the repairing of automotive vehicles
legal.
2. It is within the province and authority of the City Council for the City of
Northampton, pursuant to M.G.L. Ch. 148 § 13 and section 11-1 et seq. , as the local
licensing authorities for gasoline storage permits, to decide whether, in fact, the
sale and storage of gasoline and other petroleum products will be permitted at the
site in question.
Therefore, if the present owner is granted a gasoline storage permit by the City
Council, the gasoline service would than be legal.
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CITY OF NORTHAMPTON
MASSACHUSETTS
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City Hall
210 Main Street
i Northampton, Massachusetts 01060
Legal Department
586-6950
Maureen Ryan Wise, Esq.
City Solicitor
Harry Jekanowski, Jr., Esq.
Assistant City Solicitor
To: Cecil Clark, Building Inspector
From: Harry Jekanowski, Jr. , Assistant City Solicitor
Re: Automotive Repair and Gasoline Service, 200 Bridge Street, Northampton
Page 25C - Plot 157: Zoned URB
Date: February 5, 1982
In reference to your attached letter of February 1, 1982, this office has the
following comments:
1. After reviewing various information relating to this property, I am in
agreement with your assessment that the structure is a pre-existing, nonconform-
ing use protected by M.G.L. Ch. 40 § 61, and that the decision of the Zoning
Board of Appeals on October 6, 1980, makes the repairing of automotive vehicles
legal.
2. It is within the province and authority of the City Council for the City of
Northampton, pursuant to M.G.L. Ch. 148 9 13 and section 11-1 et seq. , as the local
licensing authorities for gasoline storage permits, to decide whether, in fact, the
sale and storage of gasoline and other petroleum products will be permitted at the
site in question.
Therefore, if the present owner is granted a gasoline storage permit by the City
Council, the gasoline service would than be legal.
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Enclosure
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Cep JJ T. ClAtk
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A'S."istant Solicitor
Pago 25. i o 15 7 ur c a
rtfe' ence to t1lo 0'.,ove Aivbw,�'t the lfollowitg oiAniors
for youT apps ovAll
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With covditon3. vaZagraka RI-x le v-41,44UPISS -%'JVIJ not incluvie
r�p a I-rs o f :nV3 w+',°° vrh'.1 I „E is u'ee-s -.fl be
by the Z.B.A. derlxtoyt of October 6, ISQPA), umirti allows atte �f)tiv*
teT- iv with etotlf!ltiovs Lh'r" hb":'le W 0o lm'v rel-31vt
t*�; raking story't e, t,*ok s at ti-o s I t, I
"e cortrollinx k t ht"v I C,f .Spy 7n ?,tit k%4r tklii'- t
re-AIT of alim3ob- ilms 11 glow I q?'e
The coadition jet by 04
your Umttotr of i)ctoNer viiOi
"Oe C-i ty i3oum-11 wrguld Use mitheyti
perrrklt." T'he ptrmit ims tiot or 0,.e
1 wOUIT41 Interpret tMs to v;"= OD.vt :T"If vv6 owner,,
wisbet to 1"PIV for f- ivvi b-
the City Council,, test Xasolftt service would tbim te legtl, At that
ti:!e# vide III reqUircl pev:llta, si Cevtl-fiCaU-, of Cccuponcy could bit
issued for $03 Oales au(71 Autamotive repair.
I would revuest the 1. 1 - 0-7 t t' �trj 8 .f t1i yo 'RI; 504-v: aft posv'`J4e'
Sincerely,
Cecil 1, Clark
MOILDISO INSPLUU1
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Council when they approved an increase in gasoline storage on the property.
It is clear to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 148, section 13 that
the local licensing authorites for gasoline permits for filling stations,
here, the City Council, in passing upon applications for permits, "may take
into account other considerations affecting the public wlefare" Kidder v.
City Council of Brockton, 329 Mass 288, 290, 107 NE2d 744 (1952) ; E.A.D.
Realty Corporation v. Board of Selectmen 1978 Mass App. Adv. sh. 12, 371
NE2d 446 (1978) .
However, the condition placed on the use of the station runs only to
the extent that the petitioner continues to sell gasoline. If the petitioner
wants to continue selling gasoline, he cannot use the service station for
auto repair and maintenance.
This office does not view the request for a variance to use the property
for repair and maintenance as one which threatens the authority of the stip-
ulations placed on by the City Council. However, if the Zoning Board of Ap-
peals feels the circumstances warrant the petitioner to be granted a variance,
the City Council would have the authority to revoke the gasoline permit(s) for
the station were he to conduct such business as he proposes.
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CITY OF NORTHAMPTON
MASSACHUSETTS
1� City Hall
210 Main Street
I►6�' �i �� �� ��,� Northampton, Massachusetts 01060
Legal Department
586-6950
Maureen Ryan-Wise, Esq.
City Solicitor
Harry Jekanowski, Jr., Esq.
Assistant City Solicitor .
To: Thomas Brushway, Member, Zoning Board of Appeals
From: Harry Jekanowski, Jr. , Assistant City Solicitor
Re: Petition of Daniel Gerrior, d/b/a Poohjack Motors, 200 Bridge Street
Date: October 6, 1980
You have asked this office whether the Zoning Board of Appeals has the
power to override stipulations placed upon a service station by the City
Council when they met to consider the application of a previous owner for
increased gasoline storage.
In reviewing the information contained in the file regarding this mat-
ter, the City Council in approving the increase in gasoline storage upon the
petition of the previous owner, stated one of the conditions for approval
would be as follows:
6. that the business be limited to the sale of gasoline, oil
and related petroleum products (such as antifreeze, auto-
matic transmission fluid, car wax and similar items) and
that said business shall not include any repair, mainte-
nance and/or towing of any motor vehicle. (emphasis
supplied)
The petition of Daniel Gerrior for a variance, presently before the
Zoning Board of Appeals, is requesting that a variance be granted "because
the building and fixtures thereto at said premises are suited to usage only
as an automotive repair shoo', a use not permitted in a UR-B zone.
The request for a variance is, in short, substantially a request to use
the business contrary to the previous condition placed on it by the City
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APPLICATION IS HEREBY MADE TO THE CITY OF NORTHAMPTON ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS:
Name of Applicant: Daniel Gerrior, d/b/a Poohjack Motors
200 Bridge Street, Northampton, Massachusetts
Owner of Property: Exxon Corporation (Mortgagee in Possession)
Applicant is : Lessee
Location of Property: 200 Bridge Street, being situated on the westerly side
of Bridge Street and shown on the Assessor's Maps ,
Sheet No. 25-C, Parcel 157
Zone: UR-B
Application is made for:
Deletion, modification and clarification of certain conditions imposed
by the Zoning Board of Appeals in a special permit granted to the
applicant herein by decision of the Board dated November 17, 1980,
said conditions to be deleted, modified or clarified as follows :
1 . Making Gasoline Storage Tanks Inoperable:
A deletion of this condition in its entirety is requested
as the condition is beyond the scope G.L. Chapter 40A and
beyond the authority of the Board of Appeals to impose.
2. Four-Car Parking Condition:
A modification of this condition is requested as it involves
substantial hardship to the applicant in his automotive re-
pair work; also a clarification of such a condition is re-
quested as to the types of motor vehicles of concern to the
Board.
3. Area for Parking Cars :
A clarification of this condition is requested as it is vague
in geographical terms .
4. Extinguishment of Major Outside Lighting:
A deletion, modification or clarification of this condition
is requested as outside lighting is absolutely necessary at
said business for security and safety reasons .
I hereby certify that information contained herein is true to the best of my
knowledge.
Date: / / ?S/ Applicant's Signature: t
Mari A TW411,
Atubar 23,
P.C. low 7567
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Ccutlemen;
ijto :-Eoc-r -n to it": property lonatod it 200 Srld"p Street,
City On �av M.;-., Lot 157, iccertly closed by thp vacating of
Kojack Motors; please A advised of the RIlovlr;4 S mast
1, U-Ic-ty of drams, doLcorken vqtor a& car wer, and mis-
nellaneaus rubbish is stozed in the parking "rens; plemSe
repmve'
7, too LOS or
Wned in orev2nt TnAalisv.
3, via gas ten%s aDd vws shavid ne scale!, a"! W North.,
7,pton Fire Deptruent nctifW of surb.
4. All glass nreas of the building must he boarded up to
prevent damvgz. Children have been observed PlAyJT19 On
the prGperty, fspncihily at the "so pumos.
Findly acknowledge this letter, and prncW 1 WWAY �Ith
co-nItance of the Moe four (4) Kv"s.
WE& A MA H,
ASS75TAur ITTVINC INSPVTOR
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Daniel Gerrior
D/S/A Foojack Motor*
200 Bridge Street
Northampton$ mt. 01060
De4r Mr. Cervioro
On receipt of an *pinion Prow We p ty tic tour on Jun* q 1981
which stat*s In part that 11 must enforce the cowitions of the
Special Pamit Uvautod October 159 19W,, plo"o note the lolioviugt
i, 2,'rhat the appLicout abide by the law retative to iiiaking
tine StOt4gft C&Uk* ;At thQ site iAQP1*T^tW1*"
its condition to controlled by the Stats, fivilding C4de "d Are
°;odes for public safety# spacificallyl Mass, Building Ca s Section
402.0 Aud Section 327 QU hale 10.12 �Z). This conditlon cannot
remain as now exists. it is hasovdous,$ and the six =mth tiiaellatt
has wv expir*d.
jou4 more cikca four �4) cars shail bas parka-4 ou the propeM
At any one time."
4wi't or v you Lo utd ,-A%1do by t.hesc c4udiLious inaw-6-taWly.
Cecil 1, Clark
NUILDING INSPECTOR
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City S01,14'eitor
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Cecil L 'Clark
J=e lot 1991
Daniel Gerrior
D/11A Pm -i#cr hot4ve
200 bridg; str*et
Parthamptcal Ka. 01000
D*4x Mr. Gerriors
On receipt of &-.i apisliar trow U14 Solicitor or, JuU#
which states in Part that aust enforce th# "naiti*" of the
Special pamit sTautao Lpctoher 150 196(;# ple"O note t Aw
1, "Thot the appiiesut abide try t:i-k Law rtiative to wa%itw,
the storage zsnk-. at thv site in,;wcT&414"
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This coutitim 'is cov;tTVl1&,' b)� the State bui' diug Code ma:: hire
Codes for public safety, sp4cifICS14-yj building CcAel "-OCUOL
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40k.0 Aud Sectior; 52, CHA nul* 10.1; This c0ne� tLOv- "mOt
yemait as now exists. It is has,avdews. And the six %OntL tier: Tiftit
has now expired.
wGrIn tAi&.0 jouj thz prvpert3
at or? on# time*"
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Cecil. I. Clark
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Cecil Y. Clark
Tot Maureen Ryan, City Solicitur
From: Cecil 1. Clark# Building Inspector
Subject: Lawrence R. Tatro • Poojack Motors
Dates June 8, 1981
L*cision of roard November n8, 1980
Opinion of inspector January 14, 1961
Letter of Coriplaint March 70 1981
Answer to Mr. Tatro March 17, 1981
Letter to City Solicitor
from Board of Appeals March 239 1981
Opinion of City Solicitor Jure 5, 1981
In conformance with your letter received June 5, dated May 21* 1981;
paragraph 2# please note the following:
I have contacted Mr. Tatro on or about May 22, 1981 in reference to
paragraph 2 of my letter dated January 14, 1981. He informed me
that he will supply this information in writingp and I will file a
complaint upon receipt of same immediately.
To date I have received no such complaint or information.
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CITY OF NORTHAMPTON
MASSACHUSETTS
r City Hall
210 Main Street
I Northampton, Massachusetts 01060
Legal Department
586-6950
Maureen Ryan-Wise, Esq.
City Solicitor
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Harry Jekanowski, Jr., Esq.
Assistant City Solici
To: Robe , t us e o ing Board of Appeals
From: Mau een ya ise, City Solicitor
Re: Poohjac ors
Date: May 21, 1981
Please be advised that after reviewing your letter, I have the following comments:
1. Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 4; A, section 14(2) gives the Zoning Board
of Appeals the power to "hear and decide applications for special permits," and
further to "make orders or decisions, REVERSE or affirm in whole or in part or
modify any order or decision."
Therefore, I do think it is within your power to reverse your decision if there
is non-compliance with the terms of the special permit.
2. Furthermore, if there is a violation of the special permit, the building in-
spector who is charged with enforcing the zoning ordinances, can issue a notice
of violation and order to cease and desist. If the alleged violations do not
cease and if this office is requested to do so in writing, we can file an action
in the appropriate court to prevent any unlawful action. (See section 10.7 and
10.8 of the Northampton Zoning Ordinances. )
As I have indicated in my letter of January 29, 1981 to you, the complaints of
alleged violations have been numerous and they have increased since. Furthermore,
it has been brought to my attention that Daniel Gerrior d/b/a Poohjack Motors filed
on May 19, 1981 a request for "deletion, modification" of conditions imposed by
the Zoning Board of Appeals.
As a solution to this problem, I suggest that after proper notice a hearing is held
as soon as possible regarding the alleged violations and Mr. Gerrior's request dated
May 19, 1981.
If you have any further questions, please advise.
MRW:mlm
cc: Mayor
Councillor Leonard Budgar
Building Inspector
STICK POSTAGE STAMPS TO ARTICLE TO COVER FIRST CLASS POSTAGE,
CERTIFIED MAIL FEE,AND CHARGES FOR ANY SELECTED OPTIONAL SERVICES.(seE
1. If you want this receipt postmarked,stick the gummed stub on the left portion of the addre
the article,leaving the receipt attached,and present the article at a post office service wine
hand it to your rural carrier.(no extra charge)
2. If yc.;do not want this receipt postmarked,stick the gummed stub on the left portion of the
side c`the article,date,detach and retain the receipt,and mail the article.
3. If you want a return receipt,write the certified-mail number and your name and address on
receipt cad,Form 3811,and attach it to the front of the article by means of the gummed er
permits.Otherwise,affix to back of article.Endorse front of article RETURN RECEIPT REOU
adjacent to the number.
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4. If you want delivery restricted to the addressee,or to an authorized agent of the addressee'
endorse RESTRICTED DELIVERY on the front of the article.
5. Enter fees for the services requested in the appropriate spaces on the front of this receipt.li
receipt is requested,check the applicable blocks in Item 1 of Form 3811.
6. Save this receipt and present it if you make inquiry. (;11�), :;,v o-zap.
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CITY OF NORTHAMPTON
MASSACHUSETTS
City Hall
rf 210 Main Street
Northampton, Massachusetts 01060
Legal Department
586-6950
Maureen Ryan-Wise, Esq.
City Solicitor
Harry Jekanowski, Jr., Esq.
Assistant City Solicitor
To: Cecil Clark, Building Inspector 1
From: Maureen Ryan-Wise, City SolicitorN`l
Re: Poohjack Motors
Date: June 2, 1981
Please find enclosed a copy of my memo to Robert Buscher, Chairman, Zoning
Board of Appeals regarding Poohjack Motors.
Please note my second comment which states that it is your responsibility as
Building Inspector to enforce the Zoning Ordinance by issuing a notice of the
alleged violations and an order to cease and desist to Poohjack Motors. Due
to the number of complaints of alleged violations at the premises and the Zon-
ing Board of Appeal' s desire to rectify the situation, I will need the notice
and order to cease and desist as soon as possible so that this matter can be
resolved.
Thank you for your cooperation.
MRW:mlm
Enclosure
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FROMg Vaard of kppeals
Sly&MCT s FOO.",fif-P, Motors - 200 bridge St. Tax Mat, nkcr -1 t 157
DATE; March 230 1981
At our >,rmetlng on March 18, 19810 the zonitS Boule of �pptvlv e1scursft tbf
Permit granted to Daniel 3arrior D/B/A Vto-lt�rk �i Tb
I otors it
has T�esttictiov of allowing not more th9v fnnr 14� rtbitite to bf p&rkfe or
the property at any one time.
This Is OV automotive VOP81T bU8in**8O and the rue; idiri TnS�,ettor ft-el& t,
I te t
he does not have the time or manpower to enfcrtt tttfs re-friction at all
times.
The board requests as interpretatLva of >ectlov 14t Masc. Law 40A#
which reads as followst
gection 14. A board of appeals shall have the following
(157YO hear and decide appeals in accordance with section eight,
(2) 'to bear eased decide applications for special permits upon
which the board is empowered to act under said OrSin&nca or by-
Isms.
C To hear sand decide Petition$ for variances as set forth in
section -ten" 41"
(4) To hear and decide appeals :from decisions of th zoning admin-
istrator, it ary, in accordance with section thirteen and this
section.
In exercising the Powers &TsttAd by this section, a board of
appeals Mayr to conformity with tho provisions of this chaptort,
make orders or decisions* reverse or affirm it wbole or in part,
or modify Any order or decision,, and to that ene, shall have all
the powars of the officer from whom the appeal is taken and may
issue or direct the issuance of a permit.
In this situation or others that could be similarl could the board reverve
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please note glj47��
ronce Tatro from the Builditg lzapector.
Vhst would -1.0 suggest as the proper legal procedure or solution in these
casea? Thank you for your 4saistance.
PEWK-OWIAC
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1. Clark
March V,
Dear hr. T&tr.
In referewcet to your' letter of March 7, 1481, plaase be
advised of tilt folloviagt
Massachusetts Genere b l.aw s t Chapter 400, Section T, states,
and 1 quoteet "Then inspector of buileizis, building ceeermiss-
ionegx or local inspo_c tear, or if there are noose, in a town, the
board o4 selectmt, or person or boare dosiguated by local er-
dixutx%c# or by-law;, shall bet cbart,ed with the enafcxcmm*nt of the
souiug ordiwoc.a or by-lask and st.a11 withald a hermit foe tree
construction, alteratiou or moving, of any buildie:g or structure
if the building or structure " constructed, x1teereee or moved
Would ba in violstior of any seat'':n& ordivante or by-laws; and cu:
permit or lieeeeas4 shall be grouted fee: a V14M hoer of a bUildIUR,
structure Or laetef Which user Would be to Violation of amy soafa&
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ordinance or by-law........
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This ne tireeeee.t by the hoard of Appeep4as is not part of the
Worthaesptor Zoniniz, 0rtC.ZRDCI- Or �p•ls�s, , 1 w'.)t x+ $t �±�!_ r
aaxc. to yout an? in wrritiug to the Z.A.A. This is a reequireemeat
by the IJ.A. that is impossible to enforce at all times by the
City. I feel that if peojaeck lcotors camet abide by this eieci-
siera, then it is the right of the board to eamcel their pmrsdt.
1 have received so t4womication from the board on my request for
a reviou of this matter.
v*ry truly yours,
Ceeeil 1, Claris
WrLDIW IPSI WMR
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Legal Dept.
March 1?�� _Al
L,4vrtuce R. Tat-ro
188 Bridge Street
t-'orthamptont Mg. 01060
Dear Hr, Tatri.;
In refermce, *;.o your letter of March 70 1981* please be
advised of the following$
magsachusetts General Laws, Chapter 40Aj Section It states#
and I quotas "The inspector of buildings# building comiss-
joney or local inspector, or if there are nonats in a town, the
board of **Jectment or person or board designated by local or-
distance, or by-laws sh*11 be charged wttJi the enforcement of the
zoning ordinance or by-low and ihall withhold a permit for the
construction, &Iteration Or moving of any building or structure
if the building or structure as constructed, altered or moved
would be in violation of any x0ftiug Ovdiumcc OT 4-1*v; and
permit or license shall be grartad for a new use of a buildiag►
structure or land which use would be In vioi*ttoa of say zoning
ordinance or
This requirement by the toard of pper-As ts not Part Of the
Voxthmptor Toning or&VAO'cl or 7 --JjJ T""*-'st vi�_-t
saj(,
to you, aegis,,; in writing to the This Is a requirement
by the Z.t.A. that is impossible tt; 01fores at all times by the
city. I feel that if Poojack Motors cannot abids by this 4*ci-
siove, then it is the right of tae board to cancel their permit.
I have received no tommunic&tion from the board on my Truqueat for
a review Of this matter.
Very truly yourst
Cecil 1, Clark
BUILDU*C IFSPEaOR
cc i Z'D.A.
Legal Dept.
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Mr. Lawrence h. Tatro AMW'S
188 Bridge Street
Northampton, Ma. 01060
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Mr. Cecil Clark
Building Inspector
City Hall
Northampton, Ma. 01060
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188 Bridge Street
Northampton, Ma. 01060
March 7, 1981
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Mr. Cecil Clark
Building Inspector
City Hall Re: Poohjack Motors
Northampton, Ma. 01.060
Dear Mr. Clark,
This letter is to inform you that in accordance with Massachusetts
General Law, Chapter 48, Section 7, I will expect you to enforce the conditions
as set forth in the special permit approved by the zoning board for the above
business. You have been previously notified by me on several occasions that
more than four automobiles were visible on the above site.
I will expect your immediate action or a letter of explanation from
you within 14 days of this letter.
Sincerely,
Lawrence R. Tatro
Crity of Nara auvptan
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INSPECTOR 212 Main Street; ' Municipal Building
Northampton, Mass, 01060
January 14, 1981
To All Concerned:
Decision of Board of Appeals
October 15, 1980
Daniel Gerrior D/B/A Poojack Motors
200 Bridge Street, Northampton
Page 25C - Lot 157 Zone URB
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I quote from the above decision. ... "This special permit is, however, granted
subject to the following conditions."
2. "No more than four cars shall be parked on the property at any one time."
This decision is to grant the use of automotive repairs. This restriction
would require a constant survey of the premises. This office is responsible
for the enforcement of all zoning regulations. There is no way that we would
have the time or manpower to enforce restrictions that the Board of Appeals
feels necessary for the day to day operation of any business. I therefore
recommend the following steps:
1. If the owner cannot conform to the restrictions, he may appeal to
a higher court.
2. If parties of interest are not satisfied with the daily operation,
then they should file a complaint in writing with substantial
evidence, to this office.
3. That the Board of Appeals revoke the permit immediately.
4. That if the Board feels that in the future any permit must require
constant vigilance and supervision by the City, the permit should
r.)t be granted.
If I can be of any assistance to anyone on a solution to this problem, please
do not hesitate to ask.
S#�erely � ^
ciI I. Clark
INSPECTOR OF BUILDINGS
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INSPECTOR Northampton, Mass. 01060
January 14, 1981
To All Concerned:
Decision of Board of Appeals
October 15, 1980
Daniel Gerrior D/B/A Poojack Motors
200 Bridge Street, Northampton
Page 25C - Lot 157 Zone URB
I quote from the above decision.... "This special permit is, however, granted
subject to the following conditions."
2. "No more than four cars shall be parked on the property at any one time."
This decision is to grant the use of automotive repairs. This restriction
would require a constant survey of the premises. This office is responsible
for the enforcement of all zoning regulations. There is no way that we would
have the time or manpower to enforce restrictions that the Board of Appeals
feels necessary for the day to day operation of any business. I therefore
recommend the following steps:
1. If the owner cannot conform to the restrictions, he may appeal to
a higher court.
2. If parties of interest are not satisfied with the daily operation,
then they should file a complaint in writing with substantial
evidence, to this office.
3. That the Board of Appeals revoke the permit immediately.
4. That if the Board feels that in the future any permit must require
constant vigilance and supervision by the City, the permit should
not be granted.
If I can be of any assistance to anyone on a solution to this problem, please
do not hesitate to ask.
incerely,l
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cil -C-lark
INSPECTOR OF BUILDINGS
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Poojack Motors
City Solicitor
Councillor Budgar
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DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING INSPECTIONS
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INSPECTOR Northampton, Mass. 01060
January 14, 1981
To All Concerned:
Decision of Board of Appeals
October 15, 1980
Daniel Gerrior D/B/A Poojack Motors
200 Bridge Street, Northampton
Page 25C - Lot 157 Zone URB
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I quote fram the above decision. ... "This special permit is, however, granted
subject to the following conditions."
2. "No more than four cars shall be parked on the property at any one time."
This decision is to grant the use of automotive repairs. This restriction
would require a constant survey of the premises. This office is responsible
for the enforcement of all zoning regulations. There is no way that we would
have the time or manpower to enforce restrictions that the Board of Appeals
feels necessary for the day to day operation of any business. I therefore
recommend the following steps:
1. If the owner cannot conform to the restrictions, he may appeal to
a higher court.
2. If parties of interest are not satisfied with the daily operation,
then they should file a complaint in writing with substantial
evidence, to this office.
3. That the Board of Appeals revoke the permit immediately.
4. That if the Board feels that in the future any permit must require
constant vigilance and supervision by the City, the permit should
not be granted.
If I can be of any assistance to anyone on a solution to this problem, please
do not hesitate to ask.
-'-Sincerely
_Cecil I. Clark
INSPECTOR OF BUILDINGS
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January 14, 1981
To All Concerneda
Decision of Board of Appeals
October 15, 1980
Daniel Gerrior D/B/A Poojack Motors
200 Bridge Street, Northampton
Page 25C • Lot 157 Zone URB
I quote from the above decision.... "This special permit is, however, granted
subject to the following conditions."
2. "No more than four cars shall be parked on the property at any one time."
This decision is to grant the use of automotive repairs. This restriction
would require a constant survey of the premises. This office is responsible
for the enforcement of all zoning regulations. There is no way that we would
have the time or manpower to enforce restrictions that the Board of Appeals
feels necessary for the day to day operation of any business. I therefore
recommend the following steps
1. If the owner cannot conform to the restrictions, he may appeal to
A higher court.
2. If parties of interest are not satisfied with the daily operation,
then they should file a complaint in writing with substantial
evidence, to this office.
3. That the Board of Appeals revoke the permit immediately.
4. That if the Board feels that in the future any permit must require
constant vigilance and supervision by the City, the permit should
not be granted.
If I can be of any assistance to anyone on a solution to this problem, please
do not hesitate to ask.
Sincerely,
Cecil I. Clark
INSPECTOR OF BUILDINGS
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ccs Board of Appeals
Poojack Motors
City Solicitor
Councillor Budgar
L. Tatro
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Cecil I. Clerk
Toe Board of Appeals
From Cecil I. Clark, Building Inspector
Subjects Poojack Mators
200 Bridge Street
Bates January 2U, 1981
In reference to the above property= I would request a hearing
with the board at the next meeting.
Thank you in advance for your cooperation.
B L I.
BUILDOG INSPBCTM
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